Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2026-2027

Test your endurance at Shelby Farms by completing ten 5k runs every two and a half hours over a full day. This mental and physical challenge includes hot meals and trail running through the day and night.

Trail races on Sewanee s West Rim trails with distances from a half marathon to 100 miles, notable climb totals, and awards that include a multi layer steel buckle and whiskey barrel staves.

Trail event in Summertown TN with 50 mile, marathon, half marathon, 6 mile, 5k, and kids mile on looped courses with creek crossings and ridge views. Proceeds support Swan Conservation Trust and entries are non refundable.

Trail 5K and 10K at Preservation Park in Thompson's Station raise funds for New To You, a nonprofit supporting foster children. Foster children and families enter free and all proceeds support local foster care.

A 5K trail race along the North Chickamauga Creek at Ivy Academy offering running walking and a ruck challenge, plus a Wildflower Walk and a Sleepy Sasquatch option, with proceeds supporting Ivy Academy athletics and local food bank donatio..

Experience 800 acres of natural beauty at the Bells Bend 6 Miler. Run along the Cumberland River on soft grass and dirt trails during this community event held alongside the Nashville Outdoor Recreation Festival.

World's Fair Ultras in downtown Knoxville runs on a USATF-certified 0.5724-mile loop with multiple timed and distance events, an open ruck division with required weigh-in, central aid, on-course amenities, and a YouTube livestream.

Trail and road races in Mcminnville that finish with a 0.88 mile out and back through Cumberland Caverns. Events include a 5K, a half marathon with five trail loops, and a separate road 5k.

A multi-distance trail event in Bristol, Virginia, following a river route with bridges and a single climb to a fire tower. The race features five aid stations, ZEN ARCADE TIMING, and a cupless policy requiring a reusable cup.

Support the Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park by participating in a hilly trail run or 10K ruck race in Knoxville. Choose from timed 5K runs or 10K rucks where food weights are donated to a local food bank.

Experience a foam filled course at the Music City Raceway in Goodlettsville. Participants pass through multiple foam stations and enjoy a post race celebration at this community focused event for all ages.

A multi-course event at Henry Horton State Park featuring trail races, an ultra multi-lap, obstacle-course Gauntlet and a kids course; all profits support A Soldier's Child Foundation and the event includes meals, music and on-course photos..

Events The event features three main activities. 5K (Ages 13 and up) 5K (Ages 8-12 years) Fun Run (Ages 4 and up) The 5K course takes place on trails at Montvale and includes 20 obstacles, such as Adversity Hill, Tire Traverse, and the A-..

Hann Jivin' in the Dark is a nighttime trail run in Knoxville's Urban Wilderness. Runners must bring their own light for the 6+ mile course through unlit wooded trails. The event also features a kids' trail mile and is part of a larger trai..

A measured 6.65 mile loop in Chattanooga is used repeatedly for a half marathon and full marathon; proceeds support Wild Trails and the event is in its 20th consecutive year.

Trail races at Doe Mountain Recreation Area near Mountain City, TN with 50K, 25K, 13K distances and a free one mile kids run. USATF sanctioned event with aid stations, finisher award, and access to a 60-foot fire tower for panoramic views.

Experience an adventure through Knoxville Urban Wilderness with SwimRun team and individual events or 5k and Half Marathon trail runs at Mead Quarry.

Experience a fun 5k mud run and obstacle course designed exclusively for women at the Music City Raceway. Focus on teamwork and support a great cause in this non competitive event open to all fitness levels.

Experience a 3.5 mile run or walk through the scenic Wolf River Greenway in Memphis. Support local conservation efforts while moving through restored habitats and protected natural landscapes.

Experience the moderately technical and flowing trails of Knoxville at Sharp's Ridge Rambler. This event features 7 mile, 4 mile, and 1 mile trail races that climb and descend the scenic ridges of the park.